Lecturer - School of General Education

Job Description

Title: Lecturer - School of General Education

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Published: 8 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a reputed institution. Minimum of GPA/CGPA 3.0 (on a scale of 4) in three academic levels (SSC or O’ Level or equivalent, HSC or A’ Level or equivalent, Bachelor or equivalent, and Master’s or equivalent) is required.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Preference shall be given to candidates with a foreign Master’s degree.
∎ A commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, community-based learning ,research, service, and outreach.
∎ Preference shall be given to candidates with a foreign Master’s degree.
∎ A commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, community-based learning ,research, service, and outreach.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh.
∎ The School of General Education (SGE) at BRAC University is invested in delivering a solid Liberal Arts curriculum committed to content and pedagogical excellence with ample opportunity for teaching and learning and faculty growth. SGE has oversight over university wide core course, liaising between departments as well as delivering its own courses. The residential Semester at Savar is also under SGE. SGE is looking to hire faculty to teach philosophy, ethics, history, politics and community engagement and development in the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. The duties include teaching up to four undergraduate courses a semester, three semesters a year. The School of General Education, BRAC University is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer.
∎ We welcome applicants with interest and background in Philosophy, History, Politics, political economy International Relations, Sociology and Development Studies. The ideal candidate will have an interest in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, the ability to connect the classroom with the realities outside the classroom, an interest in “civically-engaged learning”, research interests of their own, a willingness to transgress disciplinary boundaries, a commitment to institution-building and network-building by adding new components to the classroom and academic life of the university.
∎ BRAC University (BRACU) follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh.
∎ The School of General Education (SGE) at BRAC University is invested in delivering a solid Liberal Arts curriculum committed to content and pedagogical excellence with ample opportunity for teaching and learning and faculty growth. SGE has oversight over university wide core course, liaising between departments as well as delivering its own courses. The residential Semester at Savar is also under SGE. SGE is looking to hire faculty to teach philosophy, ethics, history, politics and community engagement and development in the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. The duties include teaching up to four undergraduate courses a semester, three semesters a year. The School of General Education, BRAC University is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer.
∎ Profile:
∎ We welcome applicants with interest and background in Philosophy, History, Politics, political economy International Relations, Sociology and Development Studies. The ideal candidate will have an interest in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, the ability to connect the classroom with the realities outside the classroom, an interest in “civically-engaged learning”, research interests of their own, a willingness to transgress disciplinary boundaries, a commitment to institution-building and network-building by adding new components to the classroom and academic life of the university.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

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Hard Copy:
∎ Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online through www.bracu.ac.bd/about/career-at-bracu.
∎ Any attempt to unethically influence the selection process will disqualify the candidate`s application.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
∎ BRAC University is an equal opportunity employer and maintains "zero tolerance" regarding sexual harassment.

Company Information:
∎ BRAC University
∎ 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka- 1212
∎ University

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∎ 66 Mohakhali, Dhaka- 1212
∎ University

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2024

Category: Education/Training